Pepita-crusted chicken strips

Pepita-crusted chicken strips

Looking for a savoury treat that's not just delicious but natural and healthy too? We've got the goods

Preheat the oven to 180°C and line an oven tray with baking paper.

Using a food processor fitted with the S blade attachment, or a handheld immersion blender, blitz the pepitas until crushed. Spread out over a plate.

Sprinkle the flour over another plate. If using the cheese and basil, add to the flour and stir through.

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with a fork until just combined.

Dip each strip into the flour, followed by the egg, and finally coat in the crushed pepitas. Place each strip on the oven tray before sprinkling a pinch of sea salt over the top. Bake for 20-30 minutes, testing one strip to check the chicken is cooked through before removing them all.